You dare threaten me?

Having been dispatched from the Precious Treasure Pavilion Headquarters in the Outer Void to the Reincarnation Sword Realm many years ago.

Liao Qi could be certain that this was the most difficult meal he had ever eaten.

Ever since Su Ming had laid his cards on the table with him, his situation could be described as sitting on pins and needles.

It was not that Su Ming was making things difficult for him in every possible way; it was purely that Liao Qi was overthinking things himself.

Having been in business for many years, he habitually tried to second-guess his customers, and at the same time, he would subconsciously judge others based on his own experience, using this to build an advantage for himself in business negotiations.

Unfortunately, this tactic did not work at all on Su Ming; the other party had directly broken the habits he had always held.

At the dining table, Liu Ziwen had discovered something amiss very early on.

Although it was called a banquet, Liao Qi had not moved a single chopstick since the very beginning, whereas Su Ming was eating with increasing excitement.

Based on Liu Ziwen's experience, the two of them had definitely discussed something in secret.

Unfortunately, as an outsider, all he could do now was focus on eating his meal.

In this regard, he was just like the two Little Girls that Su Ming had brought along.

When the banquet ended, Su Ming looked at Liao Qi: "Manager Liao, I have eaten my fill and drunk my fill; it is time you took me to see the auction items for this auction, right?"

Hearing Su Ming's disrespectful tone, Liu Ziwen's breath hitched.

What difference was there between such a rude request and a provocation?

However, what surprised Liu Ziwen even more was that Liao Qi actually agreed to Su Ming's request, and there was even a hint of subservience in his tone.

"Please follow me..."

Su Ming took the two Little Girls and followed Liao Qi.

But just as Liu Ziwen prepared to go along, the other party suddenly stopped him.

"I am very sorry, but you are not yet qualified to view the auction items in advance." When facing Liu Ziwen, Liao Qi's tone returned to that of the stern manager.

Liu Ziwen had no choice but to look at Su Ming.

He knew very well.

As long as Su Ming spoke up, then he would be qualified to catch a glimpse of the true appearance of the auction items before the auction.

"My apologies, Young Master Liu, please trouble yourself to wait here for us for a moment."

Su Ming responded to Liu Ziwen, but the result exceeded his expectations.

He had not expected that Su Ming had no intention of taking him inside at all.

In reality, from Su Ming's perspective, this rich Young Master was just a tool for leading the way.

Now that there was a better choice in Liao Qi, Liu Ziwen's value naturally decreased significantly.

Furthermore, now that Liao Qi had taken the initiative to speak, giving him some Face would make things easier to handle later on.

Using one's background to pressure others was indeed satisfying, but often it would also cause dissatisfaction in others, would it not?

How to find a balance in between was also something Su Ming needed to consider.

At least for now, because of his statement just a moment ago, the look in Liao Qi's eyes when he looked at him had improved quite a bit.

Seeing that Su Ming had given him a way out, Liao Qi knew when to stop: "This guest, if you have any appetite, feel free to order whatever you like; all expenses will be put on my tab."

Since things had reached this point, Liu Ziwen also knew that if he continued to pester them, it would be unappreciative.

"I understand. This junior will wait here for Senior Su to return."

"Mm."

...

Led by Liao Qi, the two arrived at another hidden area.

When walking into this place, Su Ming discovered that this place was actually a space unto itself.

The Treasure Pavilion's market itself was established within an independent space, and within this space, another space was actually nested inside.

Such a technique was almost equivalent to creating a complete space capable of generating a Secret Realm on its own.

Obviously, Liao Qi definitely could not do such a thing.

The handiwork before him was definitely the doing of the Treasure Pavilion's Pavilion Master.

As for the Treasure Pavilion's auction items, they were already displayed before Su Ming the moment he walked into the space.

They were all sealed within various independent boxes, and even Su Ming could not perceive what was inside the boxes.

Before Su Ming could take the initiative to ask, Liao Qi came before him carrying something that looked like a crystal ball.

"Young Master Su, our Pavilion Master hopes to have a talk with you."

The crystal ball he was holding in his hands at this moment was the only token that could contact the Treasure Pavilion's Pavilion Master.

No wonder he was willing to let him access the auction items in advance; indeed, there was an ulterior motive.

However, Su Ming was not afraid of the Treasure Pavilion's Pavilion Master.

"Is that so? Then I would like to see what your Pavilion Master wants to say to me."

"How should I use this thing?"

"You only need to place your hand on it."

Following Liao Qi's method, Su Ming placed his hand on the crystal ball.

The next instant, his consciousness detached from his body and went into a mysterious and profound space.

A blurry shadow appeared before Su Ming's consciousness, looking him up and down.

"Hmm? The things on your body..."

Before he could finish speaking, two figures suddenly rushed out beside Su Ming, looking down at him.

"Qian Youcai, if you dare to say another word, the two of us, husband and wife, will turn back and tear down your Treasure Pavilion!" Ling Xiao's voice echoed in the space.

At this moment, she was a furious lioness, ready at any moment to tear the Qian Youcai before her to shreds.

"Qian Youcai, you need to carefully consider what you will have to Face after saying those words!"

Su Wu also made his attitude clear, his tone carrying an unquestionable threat.

With his parents' wills appearing simultaneously, Su Ming instantly realized that something was very wrong.

However, facing the threat of their two wills, Qian Youcai chuckled: "The two of you, husband and wife, hijacked my treasury back then just so this little thing could be born smoothly?"

"Strictly speaking, your child still has to call me a benefactor; after all, you obtained the news about the destruction of the world from me."

"Was that news not something you said yourself after I beat you until you knelt down and begged for mercy? Do you want me to repeat how you said it back then?"

Su Wu mercilessly exposed Qian Youcai's lie.

"Su Wu, I am telling you, you had better show some respect now! I, Qian Youcai, and the Treasure Pavilion are long past the days of being a small family business, and you only have two wisps of will right now; even if you could replace this will of mine, so what? Do you believe that I could just turn around and spread the news about your son?"

"You dare? I think you are tired of living!" A strong killing intent erupted from Ling Xiao, ready at any moment to tear the Qian Youcai before her into pieces.

"Only two wisps of will, why should I be afraid of you? If you still want to keep your son's little secret, then kneel down and apologize to me..."

Making his parents kneel in front of their child was completely naked humiliation.

Su Ming hated being threatened, let alone someone using him to threaten the important people around him.

Thus, he spoke with a dark Face: "If your Treasure Pavilion is so powerful, I am curious if it can withstand a siege by the Su Family..."

"My uncle, grandfather, second uncle, and others are all in the Heavenly Dao Realm... Since you dare to threaten me, I guarantee you, as soon as I get out of here, I will ensure that not a single brick or tile of your Treasure Pavilion remains!"